A Parenting Journey

I have considered blogging about the parenting journey the Lord has taken me on the last few months. However, at this time, I'm going to simply present a catalyst that may lead you to your own journey. I feel it is valuable to look at our core beliefs and paradigms now and again. If we find them lacking, it gives room for the Holy Spirit to bring transformation. If we find them sound, it gives us the peace and confidence to continue on the path we are going.

There is never one journey that will line up perfectly with another. It is helpful to listen to others, gain wisdom, and ideas, however, we have to make it our own. We have to have the Holy Spirit. It's not cookie cutter.

I have considered blogging about the parenting journey the Lord has taken me on the last few months. However, at this time, I'm going to simply present a catalyst that may lead you to your own journey. I feel it is valuable to look at our core beliefs and paradigms now and again. If we find them lacking, it gives room for the Holy Spirit to bring transformation. If we find them sound, it gives us the peace and confidence to continue on the path we are going.

There is never one journey that will line up perfectly with another. It is helpful to listen to others, gain wisdom, and ideas, however, we have to make it our own. We have to have the Holy Spirit. It's not cookie cutter.

Mother Daughter

I am so thankful for my sweet little 4 year old daughter. Of course we have our challenges..good days and bad days... but my heart's desire is to deeply cultivate that relationship. It seemed much easier when she was my only child. Now with two brothers close behind, my time and energy is divided. So I have found that I must be purposeful or the day flies by all too quickly without a chance for "just us girls". I was searching the internet one day for a special book that just the two of us could share and I stumbled upon this:

I am so thankful for my sweet little 4 year old daughter. Of course we have our challenges..good days and bad days... but my heart's desire is to deeply cultivate that relationship. It seemed much easier when she was my only child. Now with two brothers close behind, my time and energy is divided. So I have found that I must be purposeful or the day flies by all too quickly without a chance for "just us girls". I was searching the internet one day for a special book that just the two of us could share and I stumbled upon this:

Remember (the Jesse Tree Tradition)

Remember. 

This is such an important word. God knows we need it. He encourages us to do it. He taught His people how. There were feasts, altars, traditions, and much more. God knows our tendency to forget. It's more than "Mommy Brain" that seems to follow me after every birth. It's a forgetfulness that runs deeper than the location of my car keys; it's the state of my heart. It's true...every day is new. I need Jesus every day. I need to walk in His Spirit every day. I need His Words every day.

Remember. 

This is such an important word. God knows we need it. He encourages us to do it. He taught His people how. There were feasts, altars, traditions, and much more. God knows our tendency to forget. It's more than "Mommy Brain" that seems to follow me after every birth. It's a forgetfulness that runs deeper than the location of my car keys; it's the state of my heart. It's true...every day is new. I need Jesus every day. I need to walk in His Spirit every day. I need His Words every day.

How will they know?

Staying home with our children is a privilege and a blessing. Of course, it can also be exhausting! Can you relate to Steven Curtis Chapman's song "Do Everything"? It's easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of cook, clean, change diapers...repeat! I have those days. I have really tired days and I have days where I feel there is nothing left to give and bedtime can't come soon enough.

Staying home with our children is a privilege and a blessing. Of course, it can also be exhausting! Can you relate to Steven Curtis Chapman's song "Do Everything"? It's easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of cook, clean, change diapers...repeat! I have those days. I have really tired days and I have days where I feel there is nothing left to give and bedtime can't come soon enough.